Postcode insights

SA1 6EJ

Heathfield

Castle

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Detailed insights for SA1 6EJ

Overview

Postcode SA1 6EJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Swansea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bryn Y Don Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
320
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Swansea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 6EJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 6EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 6EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBryn Y Don ParkSmallWalking directions to Bryn Y Don Park
0.4 miThe VetchSmallWalking directions to The Vetch

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
6,143.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.2(+301%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.97(+346%)
Drugs
48.24(+1763%)
Shoplifting
48.24(+650%)
Public order
44.18(+437%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
76.76%
Other White
20
10.81%
African
7
3.78%
Other Asian
3
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.62%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
36.21%
Level 3 (A level)
49
28.16%
No qualifications
23
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.17%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
53%
Owns outright
19
19%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10%
Other social rented
10
10%
Other forms of private rent
5
5%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Castle

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £165K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,200 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£320,000£89
Semi-Detached5£145,000£164
Terraced77£140,000£151
Flats13£85,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,500£122,373£108,000
2017£94,000£118,000£105,500
2018£106,000£154,000£105,000
2019£70,000£116,000£112,500
2020£65,000£125,000£114,000
2021£68,500£175,000£115,000
2022£93,000£151,500£136,500
2023£72,975£177,500£133,000
2024£63,000£155,000£130,000
2025£87,500£145,000£140,000
2026£61,975£141,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131£125£99
2017£167£117£104
2018£175£130£105
2019£154£101£109
2020£152£110£115
2021£155£163£117
2022£171£138£140
2023£144£190£130
2024£126£125£143
2025£152£162£143
2026£129£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 6EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 6EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202511, Heathfield, Swansea, SA1 6EJTerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Oct 20257, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6ABTerracedFreehold£170,000
31 Oct 20257, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6ABTerracedFreehold£170,000
26 Jun 20254, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6ABTerracedFreehold£400,000
02 Apr 202552, Carlton Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6ABOtherFreehold£2,380,000

Schools

In the SA1 6EJ postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 6EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableTerrace Road Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSea View Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 6EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 6EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressDe La Beche Street, Swansea, SA1 3HAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHM StoresRhondda Street, Swansea, SA1 6EUWalking directions to HM Stores
0.2 miKings MartPortland Street, Swansea, SA1 5HQWalking directions to Kings Mart
0.2 miMiddle EastDillwyn Street, Swansea, SA1 4AQWalking directions to Middle East
0.2 miNisa LocalSt Helen's Road, Swansea, SA1 4ANWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 6EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Phillips

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Fiona Margaret Gordon

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Hannah Frederika Lawson

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Patience Nansat Bentu

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardCastleW05001041
ParishCastleW04001033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central SwanseaW02000192
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 025BW01000745
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 6EJ

Is SA1 6EJ (Central Swansea) safe?

The area around SA1 6EJ records about 320 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA1 6EJ?

The median sale price around SA1 6EJ in Central Swansea is £140,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 6EJ?

There are 14 schools close to SA1 6EJ, including Swansea Sixth Form College, Terrace Road Primary School and Sea View Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 6EJ?

The closest station to SA1 6EJ is Swansea, about 657 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 6EJ?

SA1 6EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 6EJ (Central Swansea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 6EJ is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including David Phillips (Labour Party), Fiona Margaret Gordon (Labour Party) and Hannah Frederika Lawson (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.